New Zealand

There is perhaps no place in the world that combines dramatic scenery with golf the way New Zealand does. From the snow capped mountain to the jagged coastlines and jutting fjords, you will play world-class courses in a picture-book setting. For golfers that like to combine some sightseeing with their trip, New Zealand offers many unique experiences at your doorstep.

Variety and choice is also part of your New Zealand golf experience. For a country roughly the size of California, there are more than 400 courses that exist today. The courses are also scattered about the country, so you can play near a range of settings, such as a dormant volcano, glaciers, dense forest, or sheer cliffs.

Climate

The climate in New Zealand is very moderate year-round, and golf can be played in any season. Temperatures rarely fall below 32°F or rise above 86°F in the populated areas. Another appealing aspect of New Zealand’s weather is that being in the Southern Hemisphere, it is summer there during our winter months, making December–March ideal months to visit.

Average temperatures in New Zealand (Farenheit)

Month

Average high

Average low

January

67

58

February

67

57

March

65

56

April

61

53

May

56

49

June

53

46

July

51

45

August

52

45

September

55

47

October

57

49

November

60

51

December

64

55

While the temperatures are moderate enough to play golf throughout the year, you will find significantly more daylight hours during “winter” months, allowing plenty of time for both golf and sightseeing.

Sunrises and sunsets in Ireland

Date

Sunrise

Sunset

Dec 15

5:42

8:50

Jan 15

6:05

8:54

Feb 15

6:44

8:25

May 15

7:22

5:12

July 15

7:43

5:11

October 15

6:32

7:42

Top 100 Courses in the World

As rated by Golf Magazine 2008

#41

Cape Kidnappers

#63

Kauri Cliffs

While there are only two courses listed in the World’s Top 100, there are many other courses that would rank in anyone’s top 100 for sheer scenic beauty and surroundings. Some other courses to consider include: